North of Boston

Chelsea Berry
2026-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Doors 6:30pm
Show 7:00pm
ALL AGES
Premium Seating with cocktail service: $44.50 + $6.95 service fee
Standard Seating with cocktail service: $34.50 – $39.50 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing: $29.50 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
Chelsea Berry is a Maine-based indie singer songwriter known for her powerhouse vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and commanding stage presence. Acclaimed artist Susan Werner once dubbed her “the Pink of folk music”—a nod to Berry’s genre-blending style, emotional depth, and vibrant live energy.
Over a 25-year career that includes thirteen original albums, Berry has built a loyal following all over the country. This October, she returns to her former home on Cape Ann to celebrate the release of her newest album, Peace Soldier. Recorded with engineer and co-producer Rich Lamb in Queens NYC, with overdubs by engineer Warren Babson at Bang-A-Song Studios in Gloucester, Peace Soldier is a collaborative, cinematic, rock-meets-musical-theater production built on empathy, connection, compassion, and community, while showcasing Berry’s powerful and dynamic vocals, innovative spirit, and penchant for bringing people together.
The songs of Peace Soldier and the message they carry will resonate with listeners in a vastly deep and meaningful way. In this release performance, the audience can expect to be confronted with questions, ideas, and collaborative insights centered on humanity, common ground, war, death, love, and the desire for peace. These themes are set within a story arc of songs supported by far more dynamic and complex arrangements than any in Berry’s past works. This special release performance will feature her full band plus a cast of guest vocalists.
Berry has appeared in Boston publications such as The Noise and Northshore Magazine, and is regularly featured on Sirius XM as well as local radio stations across the country. Known for drawing audiences in “like moths to a flame,” Berry continues to be a favorite among listening rooms nationwide.
A veteran of the road, Berry has toured coast to coast and recorded albums in Boston, New York, Nashville, and Denver. She has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Livingston Taylor, Chris Smither, Mavis Staples, Chris Isaak, Shawn Colvin, and many more.
Originally from Alaska, Chelsea now makes her home just north of Acadia National Park in coastal Maine.

Cider & Bites: A Grown Up Trick-or-Treat
2026-10-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Take a beautiful evening stroll on the farm, where you’ll follow a path through fields and orchards from tent to tent, collecting 8 unique cider pours paired with 8 flavorful bites Try each blend, enjoy photo ops, take-in live music, and savor fall farm views. Adults only. Costumes welcome but not required. 21+

Macbeth
2026-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Music by Giuseppe Verdi | Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Andrea Maffei
Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite soprano Lise Davidsen as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Banquo.
Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin Production: Louisa Proske
Lady Macbeth: Lise Davidsen Set Designer: Jon Bausor
Macduff: Freddie De Tommaso Costume Designer: Montana Levi Blanco
Macbeth: Quinn Kelsey Lighting Designer: Adam Silverman
Banquo: Ryan Speedo Green Choreographer: Jorrell Lawyer-Jefferson
Action Director: Ran Arthur Braun
C. Graham Berwind, III Chorus Director: Tilman Michael

Rockport Harvest Fest 2026
2026-10-17 11:00 - 17:00 | 4 High Street, 4 High Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Harvest Fest
FALL INTO FUN: HARVEST, GATHER, CELEBRATE!
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back this cherished community event! We invite you to join us by the shore for a unique blend of fall festivities and coastal charm, where the crisp sea breeze meets the warmth of community spirit. Come enjoy Rockport’s local charm and bountiful harvest while you explore the scenic downtown and immerse yourself in festive seasonal activities.
Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting, this is the perfect way to experience the magic of autumn by the sea. So, grab your sweater and your loved ones, and join us for a day of seaside celebration!
Event Highlights
Hometown Entertainment: Enjoy live performances from local musicians and entertainers throughout the day.
Local Vendors: Discover unique artisan goods and seasonal treats.
Family Fun: Bring the kids and explore seasonal crafts, face painting and a live animal exhibit!
Seaside Bites and Brews: Savor seasonal favorites, local cuisine and beer.
Bake-Off: Come cheer on local bakers as they compete for the title of Best Apple Pie!
Shopping: Enjoy the rich artistic culture and plentiful selections of our local retailers
*Featured musical entertainment from Headlands and Corey Wrinn Music
*Apple Pie Bake Off – Come cheer on amateur bakers as they compete for the title of best apple pie! Want to test your baking skills? Reach out to Colleen at colleen@capeannchamber.com
*Local craft beer from Rockport Brewing Co
*Food provided by Meat & Sweet Foods and Rockport Brewing (more food vendors coming soon!), plus don’t forget all the local favorite spots – whether your looking for a delicious lobster roll, juicy burger or unforgettable donuts there’s something for everyone!
*Various children’s activities throughout downtown including live animal exhibit by Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team!
*Lawn Games at the First Congregational Church of Rockport
*Shop to your hearts content! Browse through the offerings of several local vendors as well as the many amazing shops throughout downtown Rockport
2026 Confirmed Vendors (more to come!)
A&C Custom Creations
Angela’s Creative Nook
Cape Ann Sea Salt
Edgewood Designs
Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Hold Fast Company
Hole in the Wall Care
Kat’s Tales
Nesting Threads
Renuity (Silver Sponsor)
Rockport Candle Company
Thacher & Straitsmouth Island Association
The Rooster’s Closet

Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm
2026-10-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Join us for a not-so-spooky, trick-or-treating experience brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage! Break out those adorable costumes and get ready for a fun, festive day at the farm.

Fall Weekends at Cider Hill Farm
2026-10-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Labor Day kicks-off the best of New England at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, MA! Enjoy apple picking, live music (2 bands per day!), food trucks, hard cider, tractor rides, farmhouse goods, hot cider, donuts and pumpkin whoopie pies! Pick out your seasonal pumpkins, gourds and mums.
Purchase apple picking tickets ahead (posted 48 hrs in advance) or upon arrival at the farm.

Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm
2026-10-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Join us Labor Day weekend for a quintessential New England celebration welcoming the season’s bountiful harvest! Enjoy summer apple picking, free tastings, hard cider, classic fair foods, fall flower cutting, old time-y games, free live music, tractor rides & more! See event schedule as we add more happenings to the line-up! Free admission (does not include pick-your-own tickets, food or drinks).

Reckoners with Kevin James Graham
2026-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Rooted in soul and steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, Reckoners is a Boston-based band built from some of the region’s most respected and road-tested musicians.
Fronted by singer and guitarist Tim Gearan, the group features guitarist and band leader Johnny Trama (Bettye LaVette, The Silks, Dub Apocalypse), drummer Tom Arey (Peter Wolf, The J. Geils Band, G. Love, Vapors of Morphine) bassist Marc Hickox (Bettye LaVette, Charlie Musselwhite), and keyboardist Darby Wolf (Bettye LaVette, Rubblebucket). Together, they channel the grit and groove of classic soul and rock into something timeless and deeply personal.
Their self-produced debut album — now streaming on all major platforms — has drawn more than 43,000 monthly listeners and features the standout single “Looking for a Reason” with guest vocals by Susan Tedeschi.
Reckoners have been building momentum across New England with sold-out headline shows and support slots alongside artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Wallflowers, and Bonnie Raitt. Their music and live performances were recently spotlighted in Relix Magazine.

Neko Case
2026-10-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Neon Grey Midnight Green Tour
Opening Act: Destroyer (solo)
Every handful of years, Neko Case resurfaces with a new album and reminds listeners that she is one of our greatest living songwriters — perpetually becoming more fearless and adventurous. “She has cultivated one of the most distinctive voices in American song,” Stereogum declared. “Her albums unravel like musical picaresque: restlessly digressive, bluntly funny, strange — but never in ways you’d anticipate.”
The Grammy-nominated iconoclast’s ninth LP, Neon Grey Midnight Green, is her biggest-sounding and most intimate-feeling album yet. Released last fall to immediate critical acclaim and declared an essential album in her catalog, the album was laid down live with a full band. More “in the room” than any of her past work, even breaths and shirt-sleeve rustlings were kept in the final mix as a reminder that “humans were here.”
“There are so few producers who are women, nonbinary, or trans,” says Case, who identifies as gender fluid and uses she/her pronouns. “People don’t think of us as an option. I’m proud to say I produced this record.”
Today she is announcing a new run of ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’ tour dates that begin this fall on the East coast and end with two shows in Case’s hometown of Tacoma, Washington.

Play it Forward: Think, Tinker, Toast!
2026-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 | North Shore Children’s Museum, 10 Main Street, Peabody, M, 01960, United States
🎮 Grown-Ups, It’s Your Turn to Play!
Part scavenger hunt. Part game show. Part friendly competition. ALL for adults!
Fans of Taskmaster, escape rooms, and scavenger hunts, this night is for you! Leave the kids at home and take over the North Shore Children’s Museum for a one-of-a-kind, after-hours gaming experience.
Grab your team or join forces with other players as you race through the museum tackling quirky challenges, interacting with colorful characters, thinking outside the box, and strategizing your way to victory.
🏆 Think fast. Tinker creatively. Play to win.
Best of all, your night of play has a purpose! All proceeds support exhibits, programming, and accessible admission at the North Shore Children’s Museum.
PLAY IT FORWARD: THINK. TINKER. TOAST.
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 6–9 PM
🥂 21+ Event
🎟️ Individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities available

Fall Fridays! Live Music & Hard Cider Series at Cider Hill Farm
2026-10-16 14:30 - 17:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Kick off each fall weekend from 9/4-10/23 with free live music from 2:30-5:30 pm. Enjoy the outdoor hard cider bar (non-alcoholic sparkling cider available) and grab some farm snacks in the farm store. The farm store is open daily until 6 pm. Apple picking open daily through mid October! See the music schedule: https://www.ciderhill.com/farm-events/live-music

Captain Elias Davis House Tour
2026-10-16 14:00 - 14:30 | Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
What can a house tell us about the people who lived there?
Step inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture, craftsmanship, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community, commerce, and home.

Latin Night! Learn Salsa - Dance Lessons
2026-10-15 18:20 - 21:30, 2026-10-13 18:20 - 21:30 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
💃 SALSA CLASSES ARE BACK THIS SEPTEMBER!
Our next 6-week Salsa series starts September 8 & 10 at the Larcom Theatre. Choose Tuesday or Thursday nights and the class that fits your experience level.
BEGINNER 1A — FOUNDATIONS
Tuesdays at 7:25 PM or Thursdays at 6:20 PM
Brand new to Salsa? Start here! Learn On 2 timing, basic steps, partner connection, turns, cross-body leads, and foundational patterns. No previous experience necessary.
BEGINNER 1B — ESSENTIALS
Tuesdays at 6:20 PM or Thursdays at 8:30 PM
Ready for the next step? Build on the foundations from 1A while improving timing, connection, leading and following technique, transitions, musicality, and beginner patterns. Completion of Beginner 1A or equivalent experience is required.
COUPLES BEGINNER 1B
Tuesdays at 8:30 PM
Want to learn together without rotating partners? This class is designed specifically for couples. Stay with the partner you came with while building connection, technique, smoother transitions, and expanded Beginner 1B patterns. Beginner 1A or equivalent experience required.
6 weeks. One night a week. Lots of Salsa.
We extend a special invitation for ‘leads’ to join, as their participation will help ensure a robust presence of potential partner leads. ​
Grab your spot and join us on the dance floor this September!
Thelarcom.org/learnsalsa
For questions about the class, email: donnie@thelarcom.org
LARCOM THEATRE, 13 Wallis St, Beverly MA

Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight at Hammond Castle Museum
2026-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name, this 55-minute, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight atmosphere are enhanced by the light of handheld electronic lanterns throughout your tour.
New in 2026: Extended Hours and Midnight Tours
For the first time, Hammond Castle Museum is offering its popular Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight during extended late-night hours–including a midnight tour–on October 22nd and 29th—a one-of-a-kind experience for those celebrating the Halloween season on the North Shore!
Admission:
July, August, & September: $27.50.
October: $35.
Museum Member savings apply.
Please be mindful when processing your reservation to select the correct reservation date and corresponding admission price.

Jimmy Tingle: The "Radical" Middle- Why Would a Comedian Run for Office? Film Screening + Q&A
2026-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Film Screening + Q&A with Jimmy Tingle
In this extremely relevant and provocative film Jimmy Tingle chronicles his fascinating transition from a life as a seasoned comedian featuring timeless clips from his set on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson to his prescient commentary on Donald Trump while serving as a humorist for 60 Minutes II to his riveting address at the Massachusetts Democratic Convention as a candidate for LT Governor.
During the Q & A talk back Jimmy will continue to demonstrate his distinctive brand of humor,
passion and creativity to lift our spirits out of the theatre, into the streets and on to the polls.
Quotes and Reviews:
“Martin Luther King, Jr., Winston Churchill, and Jimmy Tingle all spoke on the Sanders Theatre
stage at Harvard University, and I can guarantee you Jimmy Tingle got the most laughs… … gets my vote for Best Political Comedy film of the Year.”
– Paula Poundstone, comedian
“Government Matters! That’s why a comedian runs for office. Jimmy Tingle, with humor and cracking wit, uses common sense to protect the common good from those who would tear down its essential political structures. No Joke. This is Tingle at his best.”
– James Carroll, Author, columnist Boston Globe
“Excellent! Hilarious! Very meaningful and laugh-out-loud funny!”
– Steven Wright, comedian

Abigail Rose & Melanie MacLaren
2026-10-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Two compelling voices in contemporary folk share the stage in this intimate co-bill. Nashville singer-songwriters Abigail Rose and Melanie MacLaren pair vivid storytelling and distinctive vocals with indie-folk and Americana influences—Rose with her expansive folk-rock sound and MacLaren with haunting, witty lyricism and evocative finger-style guitar.
Enjoy an evening of live music in the relaxed, lounge-like setting of Upstairs on Main, where great music meets a casual atmosphere with the bar open throughout the event.
Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center Third Floor Lounge
ABOUT ABIGAIL ROSE
Abigail Rose is a Nashville indie-folk artist whose songs pair vivid storytelling with a voice The New York Times called “a slightly folk-y Stevie Nicks.” Raised on the outskirts of Music Row, she began writing songs young and has carried that songwriter’s instinct throughout her career.
Her breakout single, “Run Girl,” reached New Music Friday playlists across seven European countries and became one of the most-played songs of 2024 on radioeins, Berlin’s market-leading radio station. In 2026, “Betty’s in the Band,” her duet with Weston Hunter, sparked an even bigger breakthrough: a live clip went viral before the song’s release, and the track surpassed one million Spotify streams in its first ten days, growing her monthly audience to more than half a million listeners.
Abigail has become a fixture of Nashville’s songwriter scene, selling out her EP release show at The Basement and making her AmericanaFest debut this September. She recently wrapped an East Coast tour with Bre Kennedy, with more dates to be announced soon.
Beyond the stage, Abigail volunteers with Musicians On Call, bringing live music to hospital patients, and performed at the organization’s 25th Anniversary Show in Nashville alongside Kelsea Ballerini and Wynonna Judd. Her debut album arrives in the fall, bringing years of work together in one defining statement and opening the door to her next chapter.
ABOUT MELANIE MACLAREN
Melanie MacLaren has quickly established herself in the folk and Americana scene with her unique ability to blend poetic lyricism and a tongue-in-cheek sensibility with timeless folk style. Melanie’s “haunting yet humorous” songs, distinctive finger-style guitar and soul-string vocals have won over live audiences nationally and internationally since 2022. Her ability to effortlessly weave past and present threads of the folk tradition without sacrificing any sense of individuality and contemporary relevance make her an undeniable artist to watch.
She released her stunning debut EP “Kill My Time” in 2022 independently to enthusiastic critical reception before gaining the attention of Tone Tree Distribution in Nashville. Within a few months of the release, she had signed with Tone Tree, landed several coveted playlist spots (most notably Spotify’s Best of 2022 Fresh Folk Finds), and released a second EP of duets entitled “Tadpole Emporium” with Dublin songwriter Lorkin O’Reilly (DUG) which they toured together in the UK and Ireland.
Melanie then released her second solo EP “Tourist” in April 2023. With tracks featured on multiple editorial playlists (most notably Spotify Fresh Finds and Spotify’s Best of 2022 Fresh Folk Finds) she garnered over 2.5 million streams across platforms. After touring extensively in 2023 and early 2024, Melanie released a live to tape EP of her early work this May entitled “Songs are Ghosts” and an EP “Bloodlust.
Melanie has toured in the US solo four times to enthusiastic audiences as well as touring the UK and Ireland. She has shared bills with both established and rising folk artists like Caleb Caudle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Charli Adams, Joshua Burnside, DUG, Lorkin O’Reilly, Ramsey Thornton, Bobby Bare Jr. and June Henry. In 2024, she had the opening spot on Charlie Starr’s (Blackberry Smoke) solo acoustic tour in January and played to several sold out audiences.
In 2025 Melanie was selected as one of the finalist in the Troubadour Contest for Telluride Bluegrass Festival and was an official artist at Salmonfest in Alaska in August marking her first major festival appearances. In 2026 Melanie embarked on a successful coheadline tour of the Northeast with artist Liv Greene. She continues to write music and work on new projects.

Northshore Horror & Anime Fest
2026-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Danvers Indoor Sports 150r Andover St Danver, MA 01923, 150R Andover St, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States
Northshore Horror & Anime Fest returns to Danvers, Massachusetts, October 10–11, 2026, for a full weekend celebrating horror, anime, cosplay, comics, collectibles, gaming, and Halloween fun.
Located just minutes from Salem during the heart of Halloween season, the event features celebrity guests, voice actors, comic book artists, authors, cosplayers, filmmakers, vendors, collectibles, toys, comics, anime merchandise, Pokémon and trading cards, panels, Q&As, screenings, photo opportunities, costume contests, giveaways, interactive attractions, and more.
Saturday features the Adult Costume Contest, while Sunday includes family-friendly activities, a Kids Costume Contest, and Trick-or-Treating throughout the vendor marketplace.
Kids 12 and under are free, and parking is free.
📅 October 10–11, 2026
📍 Danvers Indoor Sports, 150R Andover Street, Danvers, MA
🎃 Minutes from Salem, Massachusetts
Whether you’re a horror fan, anime lover, collector, cosplayer, gamer, or simply looking for something fun to do during Halloween season, Northshore Horror & Anime Fest has something for everyone.

Prince of Darkness
2026-10-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Get ready for a night of pure heavy metal. Prince of Darkness: The Ultimate Ozzy Experience (formerly Wizard of Ozz) is an electrifying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, bringing the legendary music of Ozzy and Black Sabbath to life with incredible energy and musical precision.
Featuring seasoned musicians whose careers were inspired by Ozzy’s iconic catalog, the band delivers faithful performances of classics like “Crazy Train,” “Bark at the Moon,” “No More Tears,” and “Paranoid.”
With powerful musicianship, dynamic stage presence, and impressive stage production, Prince of Darkness recreates the excitement of a live Ozzy concert. Relive the power, passion, and unforgettable music that made Ozzy Osbourne one of heavy metal’s greatest icons.
Thelarcom.org/princeofdarkness

Chanticleer
2026-10-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
We celebrate America’s 250th year of independence by showcasing the diverse voices, songs, harmonies, and rhythms of our shared musical heritage. We explore how those voices influenced each other and how they impact the present day. The cornerstone of this program is a new commission by composer Trevor Weston, demonstrating the link between traditional American hymnody and African American Spirituals. Other repertoire traces the progression of the American choral tradition from Black Gospel quartets to Shape-Note singing to Barbershop quartets and vocal jazz. The program also includes settings of traditional American Bluegrass tunes and beloved folk songs, like “Calling my Children Home” and “Shenandoah,” as well as arrangements of more contemporary American classics, like Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies” and “Home” from The Wiz.
The GRAMMY® Award–winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is celebrated worldwide as “an orchestra of voices,” renowned for its dazzling virtuosity and expansive repertoire. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer has become one of the most prolific touring and recording ensembles, with over one million albums sold. Rooted in Renaissance music, its repertoire spans classical, gospel, jazz, popular music, and newly commissioned works, earning multiple GRAMMY® Awards and honors for adventurous programming. Named after Chaucer’s “clear-singing” rooster, Chanticleer remains deeply committed to artistic excellence, education, and community engagement.
